Chris Tucker

American actor and comedian

Photo by: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Born:August 31, 1971

Age:55

Zodiac Sign:Virgo

Height:1.90 m (6′3″)

Born in:Atlanta, United States

Languages:English

Comedian Actor Film Producer Film Actor

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Famous For

Movies & TV

The Fifth ElementSilver Linings PlaybookJackie BrownRush HourRush Hour 2

Chris Tucker

American actor and comedian

Biography

Christopher Tucker (born August 31, 1971) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He made his debut in 1992 as a stand-up performer on the HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam, where he frequently appeared on the show during the 1990s. He made his feature film debut in House Party 3 in 1994 and gained greater recognition in Friday the following year. In 1997, he co-starred in the films The Fifth Element and Money Talks, and had a supporting role in Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown. Tucker gained international fame in the 2000s for playing Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series.

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Quotes

“You got to control your own destiny. You got to keep writin' different stuff. Keep switchin' up and never do the same thing too many times.”

— Quoted in: Joseph Fried (2008). Democrats and Republicans--rhetoric and Reality. p. 247

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Photos

Chris Tucker at Celebrity Fight Night XXV in Phoenix, Arizona.

Chris Tucker. In celebration of Black History Month, CFC (Canadian Film Centre), Clement Virgo Productions and TD are pleased to present a special evening honouring acclaimed actor/comedian Chris Tucker (Silver Linings Playbook, Rush Hour 1, 2 & 3, Jackie Brown, Fifth Element.) Hosted by CBC's Garvia Bailey, An Evening Honouring Chris Tucker celebrated Tucker's distinct and hugely popular body of work through conversation and clips, and allowed Toronto audiences to participate in a Q&A about his inspirations, entering the film business, the choices of roles, and the challenges he has faced along the way.

Chris Tucker on the red carpet at Celebrity Fight Night XXV at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

Chris Tucker with etalk on the red carpet. In celebration of Black History Month, CFC (Canadian Film Centre), Clement Virgo Productions and TD are pleased to present a special evening honouring acclaimed actor/comedian Chris Tucker (Silver Linings Playbook, Rush Hour 1, 2 & 3, Jackie Brown, Fifth Element.) Hosted by CBC's Garvia Bailey, An Evening Honouring Chris Tucker celebrated Tucker's distinct and hugely popular body of work through conversation and clips, and allowed Toronto audiences to participate in a Q&A about his inspirations, entering the film business, the choices of roles, and the challenges he has faced along the way.

Chris Tucker on the red carpet. In celebration of Black History Month, CFC (Canadian Film Centre), Clement Virgo Productions and TD are pleased to present a special evening honouring acclaimed actor/comedian Chris Tucker (Silver Linings Playbook, Rush Hour 1, 2 & 3, Jackie Brown, Fifth Element.) Hosted by CBC's Garvia Bailey, An Evening Honouring Chris Tucker celebrated Tucker's distinct and hugely popular body of work through conversation and clips, and allowed Toronto audiences to participate in a Q&A about his inspirations, entering the film business, the choices of roles, and the challenges he has faced along the way.